What should I do if I miss the time to return to Canada during the epidemic?

Basically, during the epidemic period, due to air flight control problems and national entry and exit restrictions, it is impossible to return to China after the visa expires. At present, it has been considered by immigration authorities in various countries. I don't know which country you are in. Let me briefly talk about the short-term visa extension in several popular countries:

China

According to the press conference of the National Immigration Bureau, during the epidemic prevention and control period, foreigners' stay in China can be automatically extended for two months upon expiration. During the extension period, you can still legally stop staying in China or leave the country normally without going through the extension formalities. At the same time, for Chinese and foreign personnel involved in medical assistance, drug research and development, academic exchanges and other epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic work, local public security exit-entry management departments provide 24-hour expedited certification services. Foreigners who come to China to participate in epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic exchanges and cooperation or engage in important business and scientific research activities may apply for a port visa at the port of entry if they are too late to complete the visa in advance due to urgent matters.

Japan

On May 12, the Japanese Ministry of Justice announced the new regulations on extension/change of residence qualification. Foreigners whose stay qualification expires from March to July may apply to change or renew their stay qualification within three months after the expiration of the validity period, except for the qualification of "special activities (preparation period for going abroad)". If you have any questions, you can consult the comprehensive information center for foreigners' residence of the Immigration Bureau: 0570-0 13904 (Monday to Friday, 8: 30- 17: 15) or directly consult the local immigration bureau.

Singapore

If the short-term visit visa is about to expire during your stay in Singapore, you can apply for a visa through the Singapore Immigration Bureau if necessary.

Malaysia

Foreigners staying in Malaysia for a short time: from 65438+ 10/0 in 2020 to 1 4 after the end of the "Action Control Order", all foreigners staying in Malaysia with short-term visas do not need to go to the immigration office for business, but can leave Malaysia directly after going through relevant procedures at the airport and will not be blacklisted. It should be noted that enough time should be reserved for departure formalities at the airport.

South Korea

The Korean Ministry of Justice has decided to automatically extend the expiration date of visas for foreigners registered in Korea for another three months. This measure will apply to about 60,000 foreigners registered in South Korea whose visas expire before May 365,438+0. However, this measure does not apply to those who hold visas such as non-professional employment (E-9) and crew employment (E- 10), and these people can apply for extension through online application or employer's agent.

Thailand

On April 24th, the website of the official gazette of Thailand announced that, in view of the persistent COVID-19 epidemic, the Ministry of the Interior of Thailand officially approved to extend the visa permit time for foreigners to stay in Thailand again, and the validity period will be automatically extended to July 3rd1day.